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YJ57 GFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

Green Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

323,787 mi
Last recorded323,787 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 GFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 323,787 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 323,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 322,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 322,129 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 321,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 320,952 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 320,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 319,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 318,964 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 318,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Braking system leaking brake master cylinder chamber (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 317,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 220,554 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 220,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 212,441 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 212,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear doors stiff to open

Sidestep warning light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2014 183,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 155,113 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 155,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 127,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011
Fail 10 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,198 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 14,852 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,852 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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YJ57 GFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario in Green with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 114,366 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ57 GFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ57 GFZ registered?

YJ57 GFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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